Holly is a symbol of goodwill and joy. In the Victorian language of flowers, holly means foresight. Holly is seen as a symbol of good luck in both Christianity and Islam. But most importantly for me, it is said that disputes are often solved "under the holly tree"

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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Tear Gas and the Tree

Palestinian protesters take cover behind an olive tree as they get caught in a barrage of tear gas canisters fired by Israeli troops during a demonstration against Israel's separation barrier in the West Bank village of Nilin, today. Israel says the barrier is necessary for security while Palestinians call it a land grab.